Local villages
25 places to visit locally, from the tiniest village to the most faraway hilltop town, not to mention towns like Manosque and Oraison. There’s something to suit everyone!
Sainte-Tulle
Sainte-Tulle
Nestled between the cultivated plains around the Durance river and the pine and oak hills, this ancient Gallo-Roman town boasts a rare heritage: a ...
Puimichel
Puimichel
Crowned at its summit by the Chapelle Saint Elzéar, this hilltop village built in staircases offers a panoramic view of the surrounding valley. An ...
La Brillanne
La Brillanne
Situated at an altitude of 349 m, in the Durance valley opposite Oraison, the Lauzon river flows through this commune, which lies at the crossroads of...
Brunet
Brunet
Situated on the left bank of the Asse river, at an altitude of 425 m, this perched village is built on the northern slope of the Valensole plateau. ...
Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon
Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon
Volx
Volx
The rugged landscape of hills, rocks and olive trees is typical of the Provencal region, with its winding lanes climbing up to the castle, where you ...
Vinon-sur-Verdon
Vinon-sur-Verdon
The old village center is perched on the rocky spur of the Vière river. A medieval wall formed a citadel around the castle. Situated on the banks of ...
Villeneuve
Villeneuve
Perched high above the olive groves of the Durance River, this village offers superb views of the Alps and the Plateau de Valensole. Its heritage is ...